"Marc Jacobs and A.P.C. have joined forces for a cross-cultural collaboration that revisits the designers' formative years and their shared appreciation for timeless design. The 26-piece capsule collection bridges New York and Paris - two cities that shaped the creative paths of Marc Jacobs and A.P.C. founder Jean Touitou - while blending nostalgia with modern craftsmanship. Rooted in collegiate aesthetics, the collection captures the atmosphere of the late 20th century when fashion was shifting toward self-expression and authenticity."
"At the heart of the collaboration is a celebration of each designer's cultural origins. Marc Jacobs' creative trajectory began in the energy of 1980s New York - a city defined by its diversity and street-level creativity. Across the Atlantic, Jean Touitou was navigating his own artistic journey through the intellectual and minimalist design traditions of Paris. This collection captures those dual identities through deliberate visual and material choices."
Marc Jacobs and A.P.C. produced a 26-piece capsule that bridges New York and Paris, blending nostalgia with contemporary craftsmanship. The collection channels collegiate aesthetics through varsity-inspired pieces, tailored shirting, and structured denim, while balancing expressive American energy and understated Parisian restraint. Archival motifs such as Jacobs' Paris "Carte Orange" metro pass and Touitou's Sorbonne student card appear on graphic tees and embroidered accents, evoking youthful exploration. The range emphasizes craftsmanship and memory, reinterpreting late-20th-century self-expression into a cosmopolitan wardrobe that honors formative cultural influences without replicating them. The collaboration creates a dialogue between two design philosophies rooted in diversity and minimalism.
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